Expression of positive regulators of muscle mass and myogenesis components

1. Influenza infection decreases expression of positive regulators of muscle mass and myogenesis components in mice.

   “Infection also decreased expression of positive regulators of muscle mass and myogenesis components to a greater degree in aged mice.”

   Animalsgreater decrease in aged miceskeletal muscle

   Aging augments the impact of influenza respiratory tract infection on mobility impairments, muscle-localized inflammation, and muscle atrophy

   Aging·Feb 10, 2016

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